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“And the storm went on. It roared, it bellowed, and it screeched: it thumped and it kerwhalloped. The great seas would come bunt agin the rocks, as if they were bound to go right though to Jersey City, which they used to say was the end of the world.” quote by Laura E. Richards
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“And the storm went on. It roared, it bellowed, and it screeched: it thumped and it kerwhalloped. The great seas would come bunt agin the rocks, as if they were bound to go right though to Jersey City, which they used to say was the end of the world.”

Laura E. Richards

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Storm” (published 1900) by Laura E. Richards

The stanza portrays an unstoppable, powerful storm as a metaphor for relentless challenges that persist despite obstacles.

In simple terms: Storms symbolize relentless challenges.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for ongoing challenges.

Themes

nature resilience adversity

Mood

determined somber

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • facing a crisis
  • weathering personal hardship
  • writing about nature
  • motivational speaking
  • mental health coping

Key Concepts

metaphor natural forces human endurance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay grounded during relentless pressures?
  • What strategies help you navigate ongoing adversity?
A Different Perspective

The storm metaphor may overdramaticize ordinary struggles.

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